Solar is no longer just a way to trim your utility bill; for many homeowners it is a serious contender to keep the lights on ...

For years, solar power at home was mostly limited to people who owned their rooftops and could afford the steep upfront costs. But now, a new generation of small, affordable systems — often called ...

The massive tax and spending law signed in July halts a federal incentive for residential solar, and homeowners and ...

After you become a homeowner, the costs of regular maintenance and services like power, garbage collection, and water become painfully apparent. So, it's not a mystery why so many homeowners are ...

Blackouts happen. They can be a minor inconvenience, a serious health concern or something in between, but most people would rather avoid them, especially if they're unprepared. The rise in rooftop ...

If you've ever looked at your energy bills and thought, "Why am I paying all this money when there's literally free energy beaming down from the sky?", well, you've got a point. While solar panels ...

SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Employees of Solar Forward install solar electric panels on a residential rooftop on February 27, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. President Obama signed into law an ...

Solar panels: They might brighten the prospects of a home search or dim them. It all depends on the specifics. But still, by and large, homes on the market aren't likely to have solar panels. "We ...

The solar company Sunrun has managed to thrive despite President Trump’s crackdown on renewable energy, offering what it ...

Solar roof tiles use the same basic technology as solar panels but are designed to be integrated into roofs and mimic ...

A Virginia lawmaker announced plans this week for a bill that would let residents use small plug-in solar panels at home.